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The Center for Media Literacy, incorporated in 1989 as the Center for Media and Values, is an outgrowth of Media&Values magazine which was founded by Elizabeth Thoman in 1977. In 1993, the name was changed to the Center for Media Literacy and Elizabeth Thoman continued to lead the organization as Executive Director. Tessa Jolls became President in 1999 and she continues in that role; Elizabeth Thoman retired in 2006. Check out the history of the magazine as well as the history of CML at the following sections of this website:
• History and Milestones
• Media&Values magazine / Founding Inspiration

What is the Center's philosophy of education?

The Center for Media Literacy adopted this philosophy to articulate its Empowerment Through Education approach to media literacy.

Where does CML get its funding?

The Center for Media Literacy is an independent for-profit organization that is self-sustaining. The Consortium for Media Literacy is a 501(c)3 project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE). Our services are available to all schools and organizations, whether public, private or parochial. Through the Consortium, we receive grants and/or partner with other interested parties to conduct research projects that study the effects of media literacy education related to citizenship, literacyt, and health topics such as violence, nutrition, body image, and sexuality.

Is CML a religious or political organization?

No, CML is an independent non-partisan organization. Our services are available to all schools and organizations, whether public, private or parochial.

Does CML sponsor a national conference?

CML does not offer a conference, but we do participate as a founding member of the annual NAMLE conference. We also participate in other media literacy conferences around the world. We encourage all interested parties to join the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).